Product Description

General information

Parlodel is in a group of drugs called dopamine receptor agonists. It has some of the same effects as a chemical called dopamine, which occurs naturally in your body. Low levels of dopamine in the brain are associated with Parkinson's disease. Bromocriptine also reduces your levels of prolactin, a hormone that is released from the pituitary gland. It is used to treat hyperprolactinemia (high levels of the hormone prolactin), Parkinson's disease and other similar conditions (when used in combination with other medications), acromegaly (a hormonal growth disorder). Parlodel works for hyperprolactinemia by decreasing prolactin production by the pituitary gland.

Directions

Take Parlodel exactly as prescribed by your doctor. The starting dosage for treating hyperprolactinemia (or infertility) is 1.25 to 2.5 mg once daily with food. Your doctor may increase your dose by 2.5 mg every two to seven days until results are seen. Most people end up at a dose 2.5 to 15 mg per day. Take Parlodel with food, even if you take it at bedtime.

Precautions

Before taking Parlodel you should talk with your doctor if you have kidney disease, kidney failure, liver disease, liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, high blood pressure (hypertension), heart disease, low blood pressure (hypotension), psychosis, schizophrenia, any allergies. It can cause side effects that may impair your thinking or reactions. Do not drive or perform tasks that require alertness. Avoid drinking alcohol, which can increase some of the side effects of bromocriptine.

Contraindications

You should not take Parlodel if you are allergic to it, bromocriptine mesylate, or any inactive components of the medication, if you have uncontrolled high blood pressure, or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding.

Storage

Store the medicine at room temperature between 59-86 degrees F (15-30 degrees C) away from light and moisture. Do not store the drugs in the bathroom. Keep all drugs away from reach of children and pets.

Note

The information presented at the site has a general character. Note please this information cannot be used for self-treatment and self diagnosis. You should consult with your doctor or health care adviser regarding any specific instructions of your condition. The information is reliable, but we concede it could contain mistakes. We are not responsible for any direct, indirect, special or other damage caused by use of this information on the site and also for consequences of self-treatment.